Sr CRA Manager

Current Employees of Happen Bank: Please apply via your internal Workday AccountHappen Bank (formerly LendingClub) is built around a simple purpose: to clear the way to help people turn intention into action, and action into financial progress. That means offering focused products, a frictionless mobile-first experience, and clear terms with no gotchas. Respect and fairness is part of our DNA, and that ideal shapes how we work, how we treat each other, and how we invest in our employees and our community. Join us in using data, bold thinking, and a commitment to innovation to help clear the way for millions of Americans to achieve more.About the RoleHappen Bank is seeking a Sr CRA Manager to support the strategy, execution, and ongoing enhancement of the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Program and CRA Strategic Plan. In this role, you’ll apply deep CRA expertise to monitor performance, strengthen governance, advance community development activities, and maintain regulatory and examination readinessYou’ll partner with leaders and stakeholders across the Bank to execute the CRA strategy, identify opportunities to strengthen performance, and ensure CRA activities, data, reporting, and community investments align with regulatory expectations and the Bank’s objectives.What You'll DoPartner with senior leadership to develop, maintain, and execute Happen Bank’s multi-year CRA strategy and Strategic Plan, monitoring performance against established goals and identifying areas requiring additional focusMonitor and analyze CRA performance and prepare reporting for the Community Reinvestment Committee, CRA Working Group, and other governance forums, providing recommendations to align performance with defined objectives and metricsOversee CRA data collection, validation, monitoring, and reporting across lending, investment, service, and community development activities, including personal loan performance for low- and moderate-income borrowers and geographies and required residential mortgage and small business loan dataMaintain CRA documentation and regulatory records, including the Bank’s CRA public file and supporting documentation for qualifying activitiesConduct community outreach within the Bank’s CRA assessment areas to identify credit, service, and community development needs and partner with leadership to develop programs and goals that address those needsBuild relationships with for-profit and nonprofit organizations to identify and evaluate CRA-qualified lending, investment, donation, and community development opportunities consistent with safe and sound banking practicesManage the Bank’s CRA donations budget and coordinate volunteer and community development service opportunities, increasing employee awareness and participation while ensuring activities support qualified low- and moderate-income communitiesProvide CRA subject-matter expertise across the Bank, ensure appropriate CRA training for employees and the Board, monitor regulatory developments, and support implementation of applicable regulatory changesLead and support CRA audits and regulatory examinations, including Performance Evaluations, documentation preparation, regulatory responses, and remediation activitiesAbout You6+ years of progressive experience in CRA or a related regulatory function within a bank or regulated financial institution; bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experienceDeep working knowledge of the Community Reinvestment Act, implementing regulations, interagency guidance, and related regulatory expectationsDemonstrated experience managing CRA programs, including Strategic Plans, performance context, data collection and analysis, documentation, regulatory reporting, and community development activitiesProven experience leading CRA examinations and interacting directly with federal and/or state banking regulatorsExperience developing and executing CRA strategies aligned with business objectives, community needs, and regulatory expectationsStrong understanding of retail banking products, deposit operations, lending activities, and community development programsDemonstrated ability to build relationships with community organizations, business partners, and internal stakeholders and to develop long- and short-term plans that advance CRA objectivesStrong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate CRA performance, identify trends and gaps, and translate findings into clear recommendations for managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting materials to executive management, Board committees, and other governance forumsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory deadlines independently while exercising sound judgmentYou have hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate your work and improve output quality. You’re thoughtful about data sensitivity, regulatory accuracy, and the limitations of AI, and you know where independent human judgment and validation remain essentialWork Location San FranciscoThe above locations are eligible offices for this role. The locations have been determined to foster in-person collaboration with this role’s team or the related business lines. We utilize a hybrid work model, and our teams are in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In-person attendance is essential for this role’s success, and remote placement will not be considered. Happen Bank offers relocation, based on actual job level. Time Zone Requirements Local hours (PT)While the position will primarily work local hours, Happen Bank is headquartered in Pacific Time and our ideal candidate will be flexible working across time zones when necessary.Travel Requirements As needed travel to Happen Bank offices and/or other locations, as needed. Compensation The target base salary range for this position is 135,000-159,000. The base salary of the role will be determined by job-related knowledge, experience, education, skills, and location. Base salary is just one part of Happen Bank's Total Rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term awards (equity) and an annual bonus (which is based on company performance, employee performance and eligible earnings).We’re creating new financial services solutions for our members based on fairness, simplicity, and heart, and we treat our employees the same way. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, 401(k) match, health and wellness programs, flexible time off policies for salaried employees, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and more. #LI-SS1#LI-HybridHappen Bank is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We believe that a variety of perspectives will make our teams and business stronger as we work together to transform the traditional banking system. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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We will use this information to evaluate your application for employment.We will only share your interview, transcription, or summary with persons whose expertise or technology is necessary to process your application, evaluate your fitness for a position, and administer or support the tool. We will not sell your personal information or disclose it to any third party for their marketing purposes. For more information about how we will handle your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Disclosure.We will delete any recording of your interview promptly but in no event later than 30 days after making a hiring decision.SummaryLocation: San Francisco, CAType: Full time